Girl, 14, found safe after ‘extensive searches’ for over a week
A teenager has been found ‘safe and well’ after going missing for more than a week, police say.
Three police forces joined efforts to find Katelan Coates, from Todmorden, West Yorkshire, after she disappeared early on March 28, a Tuesday.
The 14-year-old was last seen getting off a bus in Burnley, Lancashire, later that morning, and was wearing her school uniform.
There were suggestions she had also been seen in Trafford, Greater Manchester, detectives added.
Katelan’s mum said her daughter had ‘struggled with some personal difficulties lately’.
She accused unidentified individuals of staying ‘silent’ despite knowing where the girl was.
Describing her ordeal in a social media post, she said: ‘Our families lives changed into a living nightmare in a blink of an eye.
‘Katelan is adored and so precious to our family and friends.’
West Yorkshire Police said in a statement: ‘Katelan Coates has been found safe and well.
‘Thank you to all those who shared the appeal.’
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